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Understanding Falls and How to Prevent Them

Get powerful and useful information that will significantly reduce the likelihood of falling. Let’s make staying healthy and independent a priority.

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Update: Unfortunately, our presenter has been battling a cold and cannot do the presentation. We’re truly sorry for this cancellation but also believe everyone’s health is the priority.

 

One out of five falls causes serious injury. Let’s talk about how to prevent falling as we give attention to this important issue. Find out how to deal with the fear some of you may have of falling again. If you do have a fall, learn how to get up. We’ll address the best way to handle a fall that’s in progress. These and many other valuable tips will be discussed and demonstrated. Gentle exercises will be included.

Join Vanessa when she returns to the JCCSF on Thursday, 1/18/24 for: Thriving with Arthritis: Essential Guidance. 

Vanessa Kettler is a balance and fall prevention expert who has taught exercise through Santa Rosa’s Older Adults Program for over 20 years. She is a professional dancer as well as the producer of Building Better Balance, a series of DVD balance classes. 

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